For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 376 students in Tornillo, TX.
The top ranked public elementary school in Tornillo, TX is Tornillo Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tornillo, TX public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tornillo have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tornillo, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tornillo Intermediate School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Oil Mill
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3051
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3051
Grades: PK-6
| 376 students
Tornillo, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Tornillo Daep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
19250 Cobb Ave
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3090
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3090
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
19200 Gaby Rd
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3150
Tornillo, TX 79853
(915) 765-3150
Grades: PK-2
| 189 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Tornillo, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tornillo, TX include Tornillo Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tornillo?
1 public elementary schools are located in Tornillo.
What is the racial composition of students in Tornillo?
Tornillo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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